ERR ON THE SIDE OF STH


Meaning of ERR ON THE SIDE OF STH in English

to show too much of a good quality :

I thought it was better to err on the side of caution (= to be too careful rather than take a risk) .

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.